M1 garand mags

[lordpetri]

Hey guys. I found a company called first cut (firstcut.com) that makes custom parts out of abs plastic and other materials. If someone thinks they could do this, you could design a magazine based off of the m14 mag. You would just make it shorter. Just putting that out there for somebody to do.

[2nd Bat]

Pursue the minimum costs for set up on a magazine (pretty intricate parts ) and then add in the additional tiny bits and pieces needed and I think you'd be shocked what your initial set up costs and production per unit costs would be.

If you think it would be a reasonable outlay and are confident it would be practical and affordable on a per unit cost, knock yourself out tiger.

[supernube]

Any if you make one that feeds well for under 20 bucks I'll buy several.

[2nd Bat]

I'm sure when faced with the daunting costs of set up and effort required he realized it's not a viable approach. Sadly You would have to sell many, many, thousands before it would begin to make economic sense or show a return on the outlay.

[lordpetri]

I got a quote from the company and it was way to high. Anyways, looks like this won't work to well unless you have some cash to spend.

[2nd Bat]

Hello!!!!!!!! Welcome to the front.

I don't know much but this is what I know.

Things cost money
They cost more than you think they are going to
Unless you have higher mark up than you think you need, you WILL lose money
Wanting something to pencil out won't make it so.
It's takes money to make money
There is a time value on money. (If it takes six months to reach the break even point, you have to factor that when compared to a two month break even)
Really really wanting something to pencil out will probably result in losing a lot of money.
Do your estimates on costs with a pessimistic pencil. Then add 30%
If you can break even long term on anything related to Airsoft, consider yourself a genius.